Rural
RD6: Life along the Whanganui River
Rural postie Tracy Marshall takes visitors along her mail delivery route which winds along the Whanganui River. Audio
How planting exotic trees can enable native trees to grow
"You can come here and see nearly every type of forestry system that can be applied," Blair Jamieson says of Tamata Hauha's demonstration farm near Palmerston North. Audio
The rural posties helping Santa this Christmas
Country Life producer Gianina Schwanecke tagged along with a rural postie making the rounds ahead of Christmas. Audio
Morning Rural News for 17 December 2025
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
Canterbury farmers planting special crops to limit nitrate leaching
Some Canterbury dairy farmers are striving to limit nitrate leaching and their cows' environmental footprint by planting special crops and experimenting with new winter grazing systems. Researchers… Audio
Morning Rural News for 16 December 2025
The latest rural news from Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
Privatised meat inspections could increase costs, reduce flexibility - report
Meat inspectors gathered at Parliament on Monday to express their concerns about the proposed changes.
Midday Rural News for 15 December 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Rural life in the big smoke
Being right in the middle of Auckland city and surrounded by city-dwellers comes with its challenges for Cornwall Park farm.
'It's the magic of training, the magic of animals'
Teens and kids at Bex Tasker's place find joy and life skills training farm animals.
The trainer turning animal tricks into teen confidence
Chickens play football and sheep wave their hooves at Bex Tasker's place. She used to be a dog handler with customs and now uses her expertise in animal training and positive reinforcement methods to… Audio
Cornwall Park The farm within the heart of a city
Cornwall Park farm is something of a hidden gem in the heart of Auckland City. But being a farm in the city comes with specific challenges. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 12 December 2025
Full Episode for Friday 12 December 2025. Audio
